May 31, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS ENCHASHMENT OF BANK GUARANTEES DOES NOT AMOUNT TO PAYMENT OF CUSTOM DUTY

Introduction On 19th May, 2025, a two judge bench, presided by Justice Oka and Justice Bhuyan, decided the Appeal titled M/S Patanjali Foods Limited (Formerly Known As M/S Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd.) v. Union of…

READ MORE
May 31, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS THAT RETIRED PARTNERS OF REGISTERED FIRMS MUST AHDERE TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PARTNERSHIP ACT TO AVOID LIABLITY

In a significant Supreme Court ruling that reiterates the statutory requirements for a partner’s effective retirement from a registered firm, a Bench comprising of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih in the…

READ MORE
May 26, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

Understanding India’s Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021: A Journey Through Ethics and Law

  For years, India stood as a prominent global destination for surrogacy, a phenomenon driven by lower costs, the availability of surrogate mothers, and an initially permissive legal environment. However, this largely unregulated landscape, while…

READ MORE
May 17, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT QUASHES CHARGESHEET IN ABETMENT OF SUICIDE CASE FOR LACK OF PROXIMATE INSTIGATION

The Judgment in the Case of Shenbagavalli And Ors. Vs.The Inspector Of Police, Kancheepuram District And Anr. Criminal Appeal No. 4268 and 4269 of 2024 was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court…

READ MORE
May 17, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SC ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES FOR SENIOR ADVOCATE DESIGNATIONS

In a major overhaul and major revisit of the senior designation process of advocates, we see that the Supreme Court has once again stepped forward in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment…

READ MORE
May 10, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

NO REFUGE FOR UNAUTHORIZED BUILDINGS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS STRICT DEMOLITION AND EVICTION TIMELINES

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE The case of  Kaniz Ahmed v. Sabuddin&Ors. (SLP(C) No. 12199-12200/2025) originated from a public interest litigation addressed by the High Court, which tackled unauthorized constructions. The High Court, in its impugned judgment,…

READ MORE
May 10, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENTS ARE O&M, NOT CAPITAL WORKS: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CERC TARIFF REGULATIONS

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE The Case of Powergrid Corporation of India Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission &Ors. (Civil Appeal no. 5857-5858 of 2011) arose from a dispute over the capitalization of costs incurred by Powergrid Corporation…

READ MORE